Tag Archives: illustration

Listen!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jesustrek

Elijah was experiencing some discouragement, so the Lord decided to make himself known to him in a special way. “The Lord said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about … Continue reading →

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How to Beat the Blues

Posted on March 12, 2014 by jesustrek

Elijah had just seen a great victory for the Lord (1 Kings 18). He stood against a large number of false prophets and, putting his faith in God, saw the evildoers completely defeated. Then, remarkably, Elijah lost his nerve. After … Continue reading →

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Two-Part Talk

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jesustrek

A couple of themes stand out in the writings of the apostle Paul. First, he talks a great deal about Jesus. He is continually expounding on the crucified, yet risen, Christ. Paul’s most heartfelt desire is to make the gospel … Continue reading →

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Apparent Activity

Posted on March 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Someone told me a few days ago that they heard that I was running for exercise. This confused me, since I haven’t really run for years. Then I remembered that I had indeed jogged for a few yards while out … Continue reading →

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Is Your Heart in It?

Posted on March 9, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once told me about a memorable experience he had while growing up in church. He had a speaking part in a Sunday morning Mothers’ Day program. While delivering his lines, he became visibly emotional, so much so that … Continue reading →

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Ungrateful Child

Posted on March 5, 2014 by jesustrek

Rachel Canning, a high school honor student in New Jersey, has sued to get her parents to support her after she moved out of their home. She asked for $650 a week in child support, plus tuition to her private school … Continue reading →

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Family Tree

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jesustrek

There once was a fellow who was curious about his family history, so he paid someone $200 to research his genealogy. After looking at the results, he paid the man another $1,000 to keep quiet about it! We shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasure

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jesustrek

A couple in Northern California made a remarkable discovery recently while walking their dog on their property. They found a stash of gold coins that had been buried under an old tree. The coins are dated from 1847 to 1894, … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Following Jesus

Posted on February 25, 2014 by jesustrek

It was Jesus’ idea for his disciples to take a trip with him to the other side of the lake. They got into the boat with him and set out for the opposite shore. Jesus promptly fell asleep. However, a … Continue reading →

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Proud Father

Posted on February 24, 2014 by jesustrek

I attend a lot of high school basketball games, and I know some of the parents of the players on the local team. It’s fun to watch how those parents beam with pride when their son or daughter does well. … Continue reading →

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